11 Facts About Joséphine de Beauharnais
Ahead of the release of Ridley Scott’s biopic, ‘Napoleon,’ here are 11 facts about the woman who once stood in the emperor’s shadow.
2023-11-17 07:25
25 Fascinating Facts About ’The Crown’
Netflix’s 'The Crown'—a royal family drama, and one of the most expensive TV shows ever made—is coming to an end.
2023-11-17 03:19
4 Royal European Families Have Twins—But Only One Set Includes a Future Ruler
With more twins being born than ever, it should be no surprise that a handful have royal blood. In Europe, four ruling families of Europe currently have a set of twins.
2023-11-10 07:24
From the Pragmatic to the Cruel: 7 Ways King James VI and I Changed Society
From uniting the Crowns to whipping witch hunters into a frenzy, King James VI and I left his mark on history.
2023-10-28 06:19
The Real-Life Story Behind Queen Charlotte
Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.
2023-09-21 22:15
5 European Princesses Who Are Preparing to Reign
In the coming decades, five princesses are expected to ascend the thrones of Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
2023-07-20 00:21
10 of the World’s Most Controversial Gemstones
Precious stones like the Cullinan Diamond, the Tiffany Diamond, and the Koh-i-noor Diamond have troubled histories.
2023-07-18 00:15
15 Historical Figures’ Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
2023-07-14 20:27
10 Facts About King James VI and I
James VI and I was the first monarch to rule both Scotland and England. He also spearheaded the Scottish witch trials.
2023-05-25 02:15
The Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Stuart, the ‘Winter Queen’ of Bohemia
The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.
2023-05-18 05:25
Princess Margaret of Denmark's Historic French Fortress Is Going To Auction
If you've ever dreamed of living like royalty, now's your chance.
2023-05-09 03:24